Union County

A citizen of Ecuador has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to an attempted murder in Elizabeth.

Nelson Lata-Sanchez is in New Jersey State Prison for attempted murder after he was found kneeling over his victim trying to kiss her, shocking court documents said.

The most powerful Democrat in Hillside, New Jersey is teaching at his new job after being released from federal prison earlier this year.

Bristol Meyers Squibb has been employing New Jersey residents for well over a century. After decades of expanding, there have been multiple rounds of cuts.

A Plainfield history teacher is charged with possessing child pornography, and offering to pay a minor for nude photos and to engage in sexual activities, the U.S. Attorney announced

A Hillel event at Rutgers University drew some pro-Palestine protesters. Three students were arrested for ignoring police and a NJ man was accused of hitting an officer.

First responders were called to the Cranford Theater around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night and found that everyone in the theater on North Avenue had been evacuated, according to Cranford police.

"The Whisper Man," based on a hit novel, is being shot around parts of Westfield, North Plainfield and Plainfield, so far.

Hillside police did not disclose details about the drowning including the identify of the victim or the circumstances.

A Union County man is found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl younger than 13, while facing pending charges involving other victims.